Site of Fort Mechanic
So named because local mechanics gave their services for much of its construction. Originally a timber structure built in 1794, during the wars of the French Revolution. It was replaced in 1809 by a fort of masonry. It was garrisoned by United States forces until after the War of 1812 and was razed about 1818.
Marker is on East Battery Street 0.1 miles south of Atlantic Street, on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
